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Staplehurst

National Rail | station code SPU

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden NT by bus then 1½ miles (or taxi)

The famous garden created by Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Sir Harold Nicolson, between the remains of an Elizabethan mansion. Study and library also open. Tower with views. Woodland and lakes walks. Restaurant.
Open* Daily 1100-1730 (1600 Nov-Mar).
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus 5 from near station to Sissinghurst village, then 1½ miles walk. M-S hourly, 12 minutes journey. Operated by Arriva.
Taxi: MTC Taxis tel. 01580 890003.
After wet weather the recommended walking route may be muddy in the woodland area, an alternative route is beside the A262 and along the entrance drive but take care on the drive because it is narrow with no path and may be busy.

Stay at Sissinghurst: National Trust Holiday cottage.

Kent holidaycottages.co.uk

Staplehurst map

Vita Sackville-West's Sissinghurst: The Creation of a Garden

Gardens of the National Trust

Houses of the National Trust

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